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Gardens in China
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by Peter Valder
Sales Rank: 227935
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List Price: $59.95
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 400 pages
Published by: Timber Press, Incorporated July 1, 2002
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0881925551
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0881925555
Book Dimensions:
11.1 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
Weighs: 3.9 pounds
From Booklist
As travel to China increases, garden lovers look to specialty tours as a way of experiencing firsthand the unique aesthetic beauty and cultural traditions of Chinese garden design. Now Valder's illuminating compilation of more than 200 gardens promises to provide the ultimate resource for future travelers, who, before embarking on a trip, can study and savor images and information on diverse horticultural realms located throughout China. Repeated visits allowed Valder to photograph extensively, resulting in a lavish record of famed Imperial gardens as well as fascinating examples of lesser-known temples, parks, and botanical arboreta. Journeying far and wide, Valder presents a breathtaking study comprised of articulate narrative, compelling historical reproductions, and up-to-date photographs documenting planting styles and the ongoing renovation of buildings and garden hardscaping. Encompassing a treasury of plant portraits, stunning architectural details, and awe-inspiring vistas, Valder's chosen topic is rendered in such depth as to rouse armchair dreamers and act as a call to action for avid garden trekkers. Alice Joyce
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Product Review
"Some people truly amaze me. Peter Vader is one of those people."—Richard A. Brown, Pacific Horticulture, Winter 2003
"It is useful to find so many wonderful gardens, most of them photographed by the author on his frequent trips to China." Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, March 2003
"An great summary of the history of Western experiences in China After reading The Gardens of China, I would love to return to that country If I do, this book will be my primary guide."—Richard A. Brown, Pacific Horticulture, Winter 2003
Reader Reviews
Peter Valder has now established himself as one of the world's major horticultural writers with his "Gardens in China" the new companion volume to his wonderful, award winning, "Garden Plants of China". This book looks at over 200 gardens that the author has visited over a period of twenty years. It is a richly descriptive work both historically and geographically and is extremely readable, to the point that it is almost impossible to put down. The photography once again is simply stunning. Besides the famous classical gardens of Suzhou Valder gives a fascinating overview of temple courtyards , parks, cemeteries, botanical gardens and arboreta(many established since the cultural revolution) in every corner of this vast country. If you are contemplating a visit to China there could be no better preparation than reading Valder's "Gardens in China". If you are not going to China then travel there vicariously via this magnificent book. A must for every serious garden lovers bookshelf.
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